Chargehand

Tarmac Trading Limited; Northwich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Reward website access

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is seeking an experienced Chargehand for our Packed Products site in Northwich. You will support the Site Supervisor and Site Manager, coordinating operatives and overseeing daily operations to meet production targets and uphold quality and safety standards.

You will lead on the shop floor, drive continuous improvement, and act as a key liaison with Contractors across shifts. A strong communicator with team leadership skills is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/dispatch environment is essential.
• Proven ability to lead on the shop floor and coordinate operatives.
• Awareness of health and safety standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Packed Products team and coordinate shift activities.
• Deliver site handovers and ensure smooth production flow.
• Maintain high OEE through KPI monitoring and proactive issue resolution.
• Carry out general housekeeping to WGLL standards and promote safety culture.
• Engage with Contractors and act as main point of contact for site rules and safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Numeracy

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Diesel counterbalance forklift

Job description

Are you an experienced and dynamic Chargehand looking for your next position? We are looking for a Chargehand to join the team at our Packed Products site at Northwich. Within this role you will assist the Site Supervisor and Site Manager in overseeing daily site operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols, achievement of production targets, and maintenance of quality standards. You will provide hands‑on leadership on the shop floor by coordinating operatives, managing shift activities, and supporting plant troubleshooting and maintenance and serve as the primary point of contact for operatives, promoting clear communication and ensuring seamless workflow across shifts.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading a Packed Products Team
• Delivery of site handovers
• Manage aspects of daily production ensuring efficient manufacture and optimum levels of OEE are maintained, driving operations performance through KPI's
• General housekeeping; ensuring that the highest standards are maintained in accordance with What Good Looks Like (WGLL) and the CRH Lifesaving rules
• Role modelling an exemplary approach to Health and Safety, contributing proactively to a safe working environment and working collaboratively to build a culture of continuous improvement
• Taking pride in all work completed and being determined to succeed
• Effectively engage with Contractors. Main point of contact ensuring compliance with site specific rules (Safe System of Work / RA's etc)

The Ideal Candidate

You will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within a similar production and dispatch environment. Furthermore, if you have experience in any of the following, this would be beneficial in your application;

• Good communication skills and good numeracy
• Holding a mobile plant licence for diesel counterbalance forklift truck would be advantageous, but not essential
• Strong communication and team player ability
• Previous experience of manual handling would be a bonus

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Aside from this role, you'll have access to industry‑leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities

Additional Information

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

We’re a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

#Tarmac #TarmacCareers Tarmac Trading Limited